Side by sideSuburb comparison

Dampier vs Nickol.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dampier edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dampier (954) sits above Nickol (951). Dampier skews owner-occupied (59%), Nickol runs more rental-dense (22% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Dampier edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951).

Common questionsDampier vs Nickol

Common questions

Does Dampier or Nickol have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dampier scores 954 vs 951 in Nickol. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Dampier
Metric
Nickol

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
59.0%
Owner occupied
22.0%
37.0%
Renter occupied
67.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
100
1,282
Population
4,938
35
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
8
954
Avg ICSEA
951

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).